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Rigged Election Fuels New Wave of Venezuelan Refugees

Venezuela’s political crisis deepens as opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia flees to Spain. This event triggers a new wave of migration, with Brazil and neighboring countries on high alert. The UN refugee agency reports a 25% increase in asylum applications from Venezuelans after the July 28 elections. The number jumped to 1,907 in just one […]

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Democracy lacking in judiciary, will speak against collegium system: Upendra Kushwaha

Rajya Sabha member Upendra Kushwaha criticised the collegium system for appointing judges, claiming it excludes backward groups. He plans to raise this issue in Parliament. Kushwaha also supports a caste census and opposes the concept of a creamy layer within OBCs. He emphasised the need for special attention to Bihar's development.

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Several killed in US, UK strike on Yemen

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Several people were killed and injured after the United States and the United Kingdom carried out a strike on a Yemeni school.

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Manager claims he never rated £35m Leeds United player

Sam Allardyce had a horrible spell at Leeds United in 2022/23. The Whites were struggling in the Premier League and they called relegation specialist Allardyce to save the club. With just four games left in the season, the manager was given the responsibility to save the club. Allardyce failed to save them and since then, […]

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Stern Crazy

I’ve been cooped up since catching a cold on Labor Day weekend along the Outer Banks, turning a destination wedding cocktail binge into a long, slow set of afternoons between four walls, south-facing windows, and Mucinex dreams. In these prolonged instances, I find a silver lining causing an expansion of my usual tastes, or at least a forced focus to pass the time. A book can eat away at a day as much as it can beleaguer the minutes if bad—not to mention, my attention span when stir-crazy goes to shit. Читать дальше...

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Explainer: Why does Apple have to pay Ireland $14.4 bn?

Apple has been ordered to pay €13 billion ($14.4 billion) in back taxes to Ireland after losing a lengthy court battle with the European Union. The ruling, which concludes a case dating back to 2016, finds that Apple benefited from illegal tax advantages under Ireland's "Double Irish" scheme, which exploited loopholes allowing multinational companies to significantly reduce their tax liabilities.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Credit growth outpacing deposit growth could lead to liquidity challenges: Report

Credit growth is surpassing deposit growth, posing potential liquidity challenges for banks, according to a FICCI-IBA report. Banks are focusing on raising deposits and keeping credit costs low. The survey also highlights a decrease in CASA deposits and an increase in term deposits due to attractive rates.

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LHC bench’s verdict on Nadra chief challenged

LAHORE: The federal government has filed an intra-court appeal (ICA) in the Lahore High Court challenging a single bench’s order that set aside the appointment of Lt Gen Muhammad Munir Afsar, a serving army officer, as chairman of the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra).

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Tottenham v Arsenal - 15 September 2024

Back from the interlull, walking wounded in the midfield but the Premier League waits for no man. Squeak out a 1-0 here.

Kick off is at 9 AM Eastern/3 AM Hawaiian/11 PM AEST for our Aussie posters

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Catholic Blues

"Darn it," muttered Angel Lopez, pulling the covers over her head. Yesterday's forecast had predicted fair weather this Saturday. Torrential rain beat against the roof and windows. She'd been looking forward to a long bike ride this morning. Instead, she brewed Maxwell House, and left to attend morning Mass. As much as she enjoyed High Mass on special occasions, she preferred Low Mass, its simplicity, its very plainness: humble, like a manger. Sometimes after Mass, she stopped by the refectory... Читать дальше...